In-House Counsel: Contracts & Compliance

Posted 7 hours 25 minutes ago by Canon Sphere

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
West Midlands, Tipton, United Kingdom, DY4 0
Job Description
About IndoBevs

At IndoBevs, we're redefining the alcoholic beverages industry with a fresh blend of innovation, contemporary appeal, and vibrant energy.

About the Role

IndoBevs is currently seeking a qualified and experienced In-House Legal Counsel to join its Legal & Compliance team. The ideal candidate should have prior in-house legal experience-preferably within the manufacturing or FMCG sector-and be proficient in drafting and negotiating contracts. Familiarity with legal compliance tools is also essential.

This position demands a solid grounding in corporate and commercial law, excellent contract lifecycle management capabilities, and a proactive attitude towards compliance and regulatory oversight. The candidate must also exhibit strong analytical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate diverse commercial contracts, including vendor, service, distribution, NDA, MOU, consultancy, and licensing agreements

  • Ensure contractual compliance with relevant laws, company policies, and risk frameworks

  • Manage contract lifecycle processes, including version control and maintaining contract repositories

  • Conduct due diligence for M&A, joint ventures, partnerships, and vendor assessments

  • Identify legal and compliance risks, offering practical guidance to leadership

  • Support legal investigations, audits, and internal reviews

  • Develop and manage legal templates and standard documentation

  • Organize and archive legal documents and correspondence systematically

  • Draft internal legal opinions, notices, and official communications

  • Implement and oversee regulatory compliance procedures across the company

  • Utilize compliance software to monitor obligations, deadlines, and filings

  • Deliver compliance training to internal teams and update them on legal changes

  • Advise on governance matters, including board and shareholder resolutions

  • Interface with regulatory authorities for licensing, registrations, and filings

  • Handle legal disputes, manage notices, and coordinate with external legal counsel when necessary

Required Qualifications

  • LLB from a recognized institution

  • 2 to 4 years of post-qualification experience in a corporate legal setting, ideally in the manufacturing or FMCG space

  • Proven ability to independently draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements

  • Experience with compliance software (e.g., Legatrix, LexComply, ComplyGlobal) and CLM tools

  • Strong understanding of Indian corporate, commercial, and contract law

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially MS Word and Excel, and familiar with document collaboration tools

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate legal language for non-legal teams

How to Apply

Interested applicants can submit their application via the link provided:

Job Location

Delhi, India